Driving toward the goal

The first part of the St. Louis County Economic Council’s mission statement is “To lead in the development and growth of long-term diversified business and employment opportunities.” And judging by this section, variety is a common theme in the county.

From the largest employers to the smallest tech startups, St. Louis County is home to a diverse group of business and industries, including education, health care, communications, biotech and much more.

On page 17, you’ll read about how those largest employers are growing in the county with plans for new hires and expansion projects.

Due to the recent opening of its business incubator, the Helix Center, St. Louis County has become a hub for the plant and life science industry. Read on page 21 how the incubator is growing with its first tenants.

And lastly, the county is supporting the growing business environment through renovations and revisions to its public transit system, Metro. Read on page 18 about how Metro’s new routes, rehabbed travel hub and planned studies are helping the nonprofit plan for the future.